Requirements
Job Description
Responds to emergency fire, rescue and medical incidents; provides support functions, including vehicle and equipment maintenance, emergency responses, records and reporting duties, and emergency medical treatment including but not limited to medical emergencies, trauma emergencies and inter facility transports. Plans, organizes, directs and controls medical service functions within applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
Job Responsibilities/Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Maintain vehicles, medical and communication equipment and replenish first aid equipment and supplies.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient`s condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures.
Comfort and reassure patients.
Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.
Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, or to receive instructions for further treatment.
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients` vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
Attend training classes/continuing education to maintain certification licensure as required by state law; keep abreast of new developments in the field or maintain existing knowledge.
Daily accountability of scheduled DEA medications.
Perform daily equipment and truck checks to ensure equipment is operable and the ambulance is stocked with all required and necessary supplies.
Inventory supplies in the supply room and on the ambulance.
Perform general maintenance of the ambulances and equipment, including washing/cleaning units to maintain a clean work environment.
Perform general station duties (cleaning).
Learn and abide by EMS protocols, standard operating procedures and the personnel policies for the City of Burnet.
Be able to identify all medications used on the ambulance, prepare all medications for administration and comprehend medication dosages.
Complete patient care reports in accordance with department policy.
Understand federal laws protecting medical information and patient privacy rights.
Operate the ambulance in a safe manner in accordance with department and city policies.
Precept EMS students.
Have ability to triage in multi-patient scenarios.
Coordinate services between police, fire, mutual aid and air medical transport.
Participate in community and school activities through public education.
Receive and screen department phone calls for both Fire and EMS.
Assist with tours of the Fire/EMS department by school age children and other visitors.
Provide blood pressure screening to walk-in citizens.
Assist supervisors as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Prepare and submits reports as directed.
Professional Development - This function requires the employee to successfully complete training and continuing education as required by professional standards and the City in a timely manner as required by City and State mandates.
Demonstrate high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and personal integrity. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the work shift or agreed upon hours 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of department?s processes.
Minimum Requirements, Certificates & Licenses
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
High school graduation or its equivalent; prefer a minimum of one-year experience as a Paramedic and certified in ACLS and Basic Life Support.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Paramedic.
Completion of a FEMA certified National Incident Management (NIMS) course or equivalent.
Valid Texas motor vehicle operator?s license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: -
Knowledge of: Emergency medical care at the paramedic level; local codes related to emergencies; state statutes, and city ordinances; and standard office practices and procedures. Thorough knowledge of rescue techniques for the various EMS, fire and rescuer operation faced by the fire service.
Skill/Ability to: Skill in performing basic and advanced life support procedures in accordance with medical protocols. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and prepare and maintain a clear and comprehensive shift log, incident reports and equipment control records; operate computers, including word processing and spreadsheet software; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; develop, organize, motivate, and effectively utilize staff; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; read and interpret manuals, policies, and other documents; and operate fire suppression equipment, operate medical equipment.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 165 pounds with or without assistance.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Requirements: Performs professional level work requiring the application of principles and practices of a wide range of medical and technical methods in the solution of medical, technical problems or administrative tasks; applies general understanding of operating policies and procedures to solve complex medical and administrative problems; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results and/or frequent exposure to unusual pressure and stressful conditions.
Environmental Conditions: May risk exposure to communicable diseases including blood and air-borne pathogens requiring the use of non-porous coveralls/apron, medical gloves, safety eyewear, and other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk.
Sensory Requirements: Normal visual acuity, depth perception, field of vision, color perception, hearing, speaking, sense of smell, fine motor dexterity and texture perception.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Application Special Instructions
You MUST upload your Paramedic and FEMA certifications with your application.
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